Join us for an ASL (American Sign Language) bilingual storytime. Guest community readers will lead us through an ASL reading of More Than Words with voice interpretation for all to enjoy.

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Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging. ***************************************************************

The first ten families to arrive get a gifted a copy of the books thanks to our non-profit @readwitharco.

Join us for story time at 10:30 on Saturday, august 24th. We are reading Joan of Art. Come enjoy an inspiring story time, meet the author and have a little fun with and after story time activity.

In an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.

Thanks to our non-profit @readwitharco we will gift a copy of the book to the first 10 families that arrive for story time.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Keidra McGriff. Keidra will sign and read from her book Adventures with Papa, a book that captures the memories of a young boy spending time with his kind and loving grandfather. Activity kits will be provided for children to take home, and books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Sat , AUG 10 @ 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM

Interabang Books will host author Cate Berry in-store for a special story time on Saturday, August 3rd with her book, Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom.

ABOUT SCORCH< HEDGEHOG OF DOOM

Scorch the hedgehog is determined to be ferocious. The doomsy-est, most menacing class pet ever known. She’s not just Scorch, she’s… Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom! There’s just one problem—Scorch is kind of adorable. So adorable, in fact, that it’s all anyone ever notices. With each swirl of her cloak, each sharp claw raised high, each baring of her chilling chompers, the kids of room 402 don’t fall back in fear or quiver with tears. Instead, they cry, “Awww! Adorable!” Tired of being seen as just one thing, Scorch flies into action, determined to show how truly terrifying she can be. But when her flipping, training, and high-flying efforts land her in true danger—the home of the classroom’s other scaled, slithering, cold-blooded animal occupant—Scorch must harness and embrace all the parts of her unique self. Put to the ultimate test, she finds power in being ferociously adorable and killer cute.

Readers will fall for this ferociously “awww”-inspiring story starring a beloved class pet about self-image, identity, and finding harmony among the many different, sometimes contradictory pieces of ourselves.

Our next bilingual story time is here! We are reading Los Superhermanos Bilingues. A story that celebrates bilingual superpowers. Join us on Saturday, July 29th at 10:30AM for our bilingual read aloud. Our nonprofit @readwitharco is gifting the first 10 families a copy of the book to add you your free library.

Our next bilingual story time is here! We are reading Los Superhermanos Bilingues . A story that celebrates bilingual superpowers. Join us on Saturday, July 29th at 10:30AM for our bilingual read aloud. Our nonprofit @readwitharco is gifting the first 10 families a copy of the book to add you your free library.

Make plans to join us Saturday, July 13th as we welcome local author Allison Speer for a special Saturday Storytime with the author. Allison will read her book, Faith Flies, a charming story about a flamingo who longed to have lanky legs like her peers. The fun starts at 11:00, so we will see you then!

Interabang Books will host author Nancy Churnin in-store for a Special Story Time on Saturday, July 13th with her book, Rainbow Allies: The True Story of Kids Who Stood Against Hate.

ABOUT RAINBOW ALLIES

A true story of allyship and standing up to anti-LGBTQ hate. When a lesbian couple comes home one day to find their Pride flag stolen and their front porch egged, the sense of belonging they had felt in their community is threatened. Are they safe in their house? The support they need comes from an unexpected place--the neighborhood's children. Together, the local kids create a plan to show Cari and Lauri just how valued they are in the community. Based on real-life events, Rainbow Allies tells the story of how a Massachusetts neighborhood rallied together around Cari and Lauri--and their dogs, Twink and Scout--to make them feel welcomed and loved again after an act of hate.

Written by multi-award-winning author Nancy Churnin, this book is an inspiring introduction to allyship for young readers and changemakers.

Join us for our next Community Story Time & Book Gifting Day!

We will read "The Little Mermaid - Make a Splash" Adapted by Ashley Franklin and illustrated by Paul Kellam

📅 Saturday, July 13th 🕥 10:30 AM

📍 Whose Books

About the book:

Ariel is a curious mermaid who has always wanted to explore the human world! After saving a prince named Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, Ariel makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, so she can meet him and learn more about what life is like beyond her ocean home. But Ursula is full of tricks, and it will take all of Ariel’s courage to save the human world and the ocean from the Sea Witch’s devious plans.

The first ten families will receive a gifted copy of the book thanks to our non-profit ARCO which aims to increase book access and amplify reading culture.

Local author Julie Lucht will share her book, Poppy Through the Paintings with participants.

Local author Julie Lucht will share her book, Poppy Through the Paintings with participants.

Community Story Time & Book Gifting Dayis right around the corner! 📖✨ Join us for a magical story time featuring "The Curious Why" by Angela DiTerlizzi @angeladiterlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez @artichoke_kid ! 📅 Saturday, June 1st 🕥 10:30 AM 📍 Whose Books The first 10 families to arrive will receive a gifted copy of the book, thanks to our nonprofit partner, ARCO.